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She's Got the Voice, Now She Needs Iowa's Votes!

A Cascade, IA teenager has a shot at singing on one of Nashville's most legendary stages. Find out how you can help Sarah Boyle get there!

Cascade, IA · 1d

Hot 104.7

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99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants Across All of Iowa's 99 Counties [GALLERY]

We dug a little deeper into Iowa's food scene to highlight 99 of the highest-rated and most popular restaurants across the state!

Iowa · 1d

Iowa Public Radio

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Meskwaki filmmaker preserves history of Indigenous dance tradition in new documentary

‘Why We Dance’ takes viewers into the heart of Indigenous communities in Iowa, South Dakota, Hawaii and Mexico.

Iowa · 19h

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Caitlin Clark Releases Debut Children’s Book Inspired by Her Iowa Childhood Home

Iowa’s own Caitlin Clark added “children’s book author” to her list of accomplishments Tuesday with the release of her debut picture book, EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams.

West Des Moines, IA · 3d
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Iowa flags to half-staff Saturday to honor WWII sailor

DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in the state to half-staff to honor a World War II sailor who died a prisoner of war. U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove was born in Washta in 1922 and enlisted in Des Moines. He served on the USS Canopus in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was imprisoned at the Cabanatuan Prison Camp in Luzon, Philippine Islands.

Iowa · 1d

KCRG.com

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FCC weighs cuts to program that helps Iowa libraries pay for internet

TIPTON, Iowa (KCRG) — A proposal in Washington could change how that library pays for its internet. The Federal Communications Commission is weighing whether to end or limit E-Rate, a 30-year-old program that helps libraries and school districts pay for internet service. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has cited concerns about kids’ screen time.

Tipton, IA · 16h

KIMT

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KIMT News 3 says goodbye to Meteorologist Hunter Donahoe

After over two years at KIMT News 3, KIMT Storm Alert Weather 3 Meteorologist Hunter Donahoe is leaving to pursue a new chapter in his life journey.

Mason City, IA · 1d

cbs2iowa.com

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Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Cedar Rapids' Paramount Theatre

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will return to Cedar Rapids for a performance March 25 at the Paramount Theatre. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are listed starting at $67.50, with prices subject to change. Tickets go on sale to the general public...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

iowapublicradio.org

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Documentary connects Indigenous tribes from Iowa, Hawaii and Mexico through dance

In 1883, the U.S. Department of the Interior created a Code of Indian Offenses — it made Native dancing and ceremonies illegal and gave Indian Agents authority to punish anyone who violated the code. This was part of a systematic effort to erase individual tribal cultures and to force all indigenous people to assimilate. The documentary Why We Dance takes viewers into the heart of Indigenous communities around North America in Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Hawaii and Mexico. It's a film about heritage, connection, joy and cultural resilience.

Iowa · 3d

cbs2iowa.com

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Zach Johnson Foundation announces new executive director

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Zach Johnson Foundation says Development Director Stephanie Stulken will take over the organization's leadership after Executive Director Eric Christenson retires at the end of 2026. Stulken will become executive director effective Jan. 1, 2027. The foundation, established by professional golfer Zach Johnson, supports Cedar...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

I-Rock 93.5

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Concert Announcement: Breaking Benjamin Coming To Cedar Rapids

Breaking Benjamin brings their hard rock sound to the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids on February 16th.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

familyvacationsus.com

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Inside the National Czech and Slovak Museum, Cedar Rapids Tells Its Immigrant Story Plainly

A whole museum building once moved 480 feet to higher ground. It weighed about 1,500 tons, and crews set it 11 feet above its old spot. That happened after a terrible flood in 2008. I can’t imagine watching a building that size creep across the ground. The move worked,...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3d

travelmag.com

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10 Old-School Iowa Hobby Shops Where Trains And Kits Still Line The Shelves

Ever walked into a store looking for one small thing and ended up wanting half the shelves?. That’s exactly the trouble I have with a good hobby shop, especially when model trains and building kits are involved. I might arrive looking for a replacement part, only to spend the...

Iowa · 5d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids ventriloquist treated with jokes on Halloween

CEDAR RAPIDS — You’ve got to work for your goodies when trick-or-treating at the Naughtons’ house. Dennis Naughton, a Cedar Rapids lawyer and a semi-professional ventriloquist, has kids tell a joke in exchange for a treat. He’s been doing that for around a decade, with some families telling him their kids pick out and practice their jokes in advance of Halloween. Naughton already is jittery at 4:30 p.m. Halloween night. Dressed in a Revolutionary War costume repurposed from the America 250 celebration, his eyes dart to the window as he waits for the first trick-or-treater to arrive. His skeleton assistant, Bonehead, sits ready on his stool on the Naughtons’ front porch on Grand Avenue SE. Bonehead is a bit of a mess. His head is a different color from his body, his jaw sits at an angle and his eyes bulge in two different directions. He’s oddly endearing, as if he’s used to being the butt of the joke himself. When visitors arrive, Naughton pulls a metal grip in Bonehead’s rib cage, and the skeleton explains the rules for a treat in a grating voice. Some kids aren’t sure how to approach Bonehead. One tiny toddler dressed as a minion

Cedar Rapids, IA · 6d

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Festive Farmstead's Halloween Musical Light Show

Watch Festive Farmstead come alive with thousands of lights synchronized to Halloween music! Park and tune in to our FM station, and enjoy the show from your vehicle, or watch from our outdoor viewing area. This even is family-friendly and completely FREE! No hayride ticket is needed to enjoy the light show.

Mason City, IA · 6d

Radio Iowa

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South Tama teacher is recognized for her work in the dramatic arts

A central Iowa teacher will be inducted into the Iowa Thespian Hall of Fame during a special event at the University of Northern Iowa next month. Dixie Forcht is a teacher and librarian at South Tama Community School District and is also the high school’s theatre director. Forcht says she’s thrilled to be included.

Cedar Falls, IA · 7d

masoncityia.com

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Tis’ the Season of Thanks

The holiday season will be in full force soon, and that brings many work, school, and family celebrations. Here’s another one we invite you to attend: Operation Thank You: Snow Much Thanks on Thursday, December 10, from 4–6 PM at the Music Man Square. It’s the Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce’s way of saying “thank you” for being a member and celebrating the year coming to an end.

Mason City, IA · 9d

hometowncurrent.com

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Branson star Doug Gabriel brings variety show home to Iowa

When Doug Gabriel was coming of age in the 1970s, “The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour” was a staple in his Cedar Rapids home. The variety show left quite an impact on him. “We grew up on Sonny and Cher,” Gabriel said while calling from his home in Branson, Missouri. “They had some great skits and fantastic songs. We loved watching that show and other variety shows, as well as the Dean Martin roasts. It was a good time since there were so many different types of entertainment that were part of those shows. It was an amazing era.”

Branson, MO · 9d

Iowa State Daily

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Dance studio owner to TikTok creator: Sadie Roskens puts creativity into motion

From dance studio owner to social media creator and full-time advertising and fashion merchandising student, freshman Sadie Roskens finds a way to balance it all. Roskens, from Eldora, Iowa, uses her TikTok account to inspire positivity and originality. “I just like shining my light through my social media,” Roskens said....

Eldora, IA · 10d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Time Machine: The huge gas storage tower in C.R.

I don’t remember what I was researching when I came across a Gazette photo of a “gas storage holder.” It was huge, and had been located at First Street and Ninth Avenue SE. I thought it seemed a little dangerous to have a structure holding that much natural gas so close to downtown Cedar Rapids. The exceptionally large structure was “dodecagonal,” meaning it was 12-sided. The grainy photo was intriguing, so I clipped it and stored it for future research. The tower is today’s Time Machine column. I called The History Center, looking for a clearer photo of the tower and maybe a little more information and came up empty. Of course, The Gazette, repository of Eastern Iowa history, rarely fails me. The back story In May 1925, the Cedar Rapids Gas Co., a subsidiary of the United Light and Power Co., took out a quarter-page ad in The Gazette congratulating the newspaper on its “splendid new building” on Third Avenue and Fifth Street SE. The ad also announced the gas company’s construction plans. “We find it necessary to expand our facilities from year to year. More mains, services, meters and works equipment are required each year,” the ad read.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 10d